Question: What causes a wet spot to appear each winter in one location on my ceiling near an outside wall? You can see it in the photo I sent. This never happens in summer, no matter how much it rains,…
Waterbased urethane is the most common type of film-forming wood finish these days, but waterbased is not easy to apply correctly. That’s one reason people often have trouble getting good wood finishing results with this stuff. Click above to watch…
Your living room doesn’t have to be run-of-the-mill, not when there are ways to transform it into a multi-functional space, be it a lounge, a guest bedroom, a home office, or even a movie night hub. At the center of…
A few years ago I got a question from a woman who moved into an older home, and discovered after the fact that the attic is insulated with vermiculite. “Rumour has it that this material can contain asbestos. Is this true?”…
Radon gas occurs naturally in soil and rock from certainly areas, and even though it’s “natural” it still causes cancer at rates similar to smoking when the gas exists in sufficient concentrations inside houses. The video above explains how radon…
Basements often get musty smelling, especially in summer. This happens if invisible amounts of condensation forms at floor level when the weather gets humid and basements are cool. In the video above you’ll learn how the right kind of basement…
One of the most common wintertime problems homeowners face is condensation forming on the inside face of windows. Every winter for a couple of decades I’ve heard from distraught people wondering what to do to stop water from trickling down…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, suggests homeowners save time and energy by locating their laundry appliances in kitchen. Now that’s multitasking!
Question: What kind of tradesperson fixes failed window seals? My windows are foggy between the panes with moisture but I don’t know who to look for to fix them. Answer: This is a common problem, and I’m not aware of any…
Choosing the right window treatments can dramatically change the look and feel of your home. Custom shades offer a personalized solution that not only fits your windows perfectly but also caters to your specific needs and style preferences. For inspiration…
A while back my son, Robert, and I built a set of compact stairs for his tiny house here on the property. Click above to watch the main steel body of this stair project coming together with welded treads. It’s…
Question: How can I figure out if a generator I’m thinking of buying is big enough to power my household water well pump? I understand that any pump demands more electricity while starting up than while running, but how much…